EY Audit Intern Review

by EY

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.4/5
  • The Role
    3.2
  • The Company
    3.5
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?

    • I was dreading the long hours that accountancy may bring but I found it enjoyable and not affecting any social aspect outside of work.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • Unfortunately I changed division a number of times due to people being on holiday so it was difficult in the few months to find a grounding

    2/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • I had one mentor to always be in contact with and it was great to be able to confide in that person who offered assitance and guidance alongside their own duties.

    4/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • There were varying times when I would have a lot of work but then none at all, I think this was down to my colleagues sometimes being unable to provide me work either as I am not a qualified accountant yet or there was not much to do.

    2/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I was given a lot of responsibility on different tasks and always asked for more work or to assist when there was an opportunity.

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • I believe it helped me use concepts I've seen at university in a working environment and also more the ability to see what concepts are taught but not practised.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

    • As I was more on client sites rather than in the office it is difficult to say with this.

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • It was great as we got a schedule at the beginning on the various social and in house learning activities we would go through whilst when we were in our own division it was a little less structured.

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • There were lots of elearning training and presentations from senior management which really showed that the company was willing to invest in its talent.

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Company Parties/Events
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I was offered a place on their audit graduate scheme next year and have accepted the offer.

    5/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?

    • I really enjoyed the ability to mingle with like minded students, it created a great atmosphere.

    5/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Expensive in London but if you budget your money well you can do a lot of socialising, it's just the tube and taxi which get you.

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Every Thursday the interns would arrange a night out which was a great opportunity mid week to just relax and get to know each other.

    5/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • I didn't really get to experience this as I was quite busy during work and travelling but I am sure there are lots to be involved in.

    2/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

London

August 2014

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